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Looking broadly at clothes from around the world, there does seem to be a tendency for masculine clothes to be minimalistic, using straight lines and minimal decorative flair, and feminine clothes to have more decorative elements ranging from simple pleating to expansive ruffles and lace, more visible patterns, and more curves, whether as part of the garment or as part of the body shown through the garment.
Men's clothes used to be fancier, especially in Europe, until Beau Brummell started a minimalist trend. We still base men's suits on the basic outfit he wore, including the colors.
Goes back to human nature. Like birds where one sex will be decorating the nest while the other due different duties. Human the same. Unless you are a pigeon.